Jacob William Dutkiewicz

Tuesday

Nov 13, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Jacob "Jackie" W. Dutkiewicz, 53, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Stroudsburg, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday morning, Oct. 17, 2012, at 8:33 a.m. in Intermountain Hospital of Murray, Utah. He was the husband of Bonnie Dutkiewicz.

Born on Aug. 3, 1959, in Meadowbrook, Long Island, N.Y., he was a son of Raymond J. DeTullio and the late Marion C. DeTullio of Stroudsburg.

Jackie lived in Stroudsburg most of his life, before moving to Utah six years ago.

In addition to his wife, Bonnie, Jackie is survived by his siblings: Barbara Quinn and her husband, John, of Meadville; Linda VanGorder and her husband, Edward, of Taylorsville, Utah; and Joseph Dutkiewicz, Marie DeTullio and Rudolph Clark, all of Stroudsburg.

Jackie never had children of his own. He is survived by many nieces and nephews: Jennifer Furey of Utah; Patricia Cobb of Springboro; Sunshine VanGorder of Analomink; and Michael Rode and Eddie VanGorder Jr., both of Utah. Jackie loved and considered them as his children.

He also is survived by eight great-nieces and great-nephews: Tyler and Tayla Furey of Utah; Sachal Simon of Springboro; Sapphire and Jessica Arre, Michael Jr. and Tristen Rode, Ryder VanGorder, Mahe Jensen and Makenna Potter, all of Utah.

Jackie also is survived by the Mascola family, as well as Rich, Donna and Rich Jr. Black, all in New York.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marion DeTullio, in 2011; his nephew, Bruce Freeman Jr., in 2003; and his stepgranddaughter, Madison Potter, in 2010.

Jackie owned and operated a landscaping business called Spankys. At Christmastime, he owned and operated Sales of Trees in Valley Stream, N.Y. Jackie also worked for the Brick Layers Union in Utah. He always extended his hand to those in need.

Jackie loved being married to his wife, Bonnie; he always said he found the perfect wife. They were very happy. Bonnie took such good care of Jackie during his last year of life during his illness.

Jackie was an extreme skier and loved to golf. He loved life and lived it to its fullest. He had so many friends who loved him so much and he will truly be missed by so many.

Jackie had his own way of showing his love. He had nicknames for so many; you know who you are.

There was a funeral service held in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 20, 2012.